Therapeutic Foster Care

This course looks at the role of the foster carer as the secure base, in the fostering situation. Using the ‘Therapeutic House Model’, each brick represents the components of therapeutic foster care. The promotion of safety and reduction of anxiety is explored throughout the day, drawing on foster carers own experiences, to inform their practice.

This 1 day course meets the requirements of the Training, Support and Development Standards for foster care: 1(1,2,3,4), 2(1,2,3,4,5), 3(1,4,5),  4(1,2), 5(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8), 6(2,3), 7(1,3,4).